Mindfulness

As the Peak Performance Expert, I help people remove the  mental limitations that prevent them from achieving  greater success .  One of the main emotional blocks  I see among my clients and others , time and time again, is  this: a diminished  capacity for gratitude.  We, as a society,  seem to have forgotten what it means to  receive  with grace. To  experience and  express gratitude,  which is a  blessing in itself . In fact, we've replaced the practice of gratitude with a

In 2012, the New York Giants’ future seemed destined to end without a post-season berth. They were 7-7 and drowning in penalties, sloppy play, and low morale. After a particularly awful game, the next night the players attended chapel. There high school teacher, Gian Paul Gonzalez, spoke to them about being  all in .  According to Gonzalez, when playing poker and you feel confident in your hand, you go all in. Being  all in  became their rallying cry to action, and a call for

It is estimated that only 8% of the people who set resolutions at the beginning of the new year reach their goal. And, as you’ve probably heard dozens of times, most people have abandoned their resolutions by the end of February. While that may seem disheartening for many, most of these individuals may be able to receive better results with a slight change in the way they think and the way they speak to themselves. What is Self-Talk?  Self-talk is exactly what it sounds like

Bridges are constructed to make connections. We make connections every day in our professional and private lives. As long as the beams and foundation of those bridges remain intact, we remain comfortable as we travel them daily.  We grow to trust them. They’re familiar, thus we feel safe leaving them as they are. When those proverbial bridges begin to break down or destabilize, they threaten our mental and emotional safety. We can clearly see the danger. We recognize it, and

In my last blog post, I discussed how your emotions impact your physical health. Your body is an entire system of thought, that communicates with itself so it can heal from illness and injury. Right now I’d like to shed more light on how mental awareness and long term meditation not only impact your brain, but also your mental and physical performance. Studies reveal that meditation has an age-defying impact on the the brain. Those who commit to long-term meditation have mo

What usually comes to mind when we think about is the compulsive consumption of unhealthy substances like fatty food, cigarettes, alcohol and drugs. While many of us take pride in avoiding these harmful habits, we rarely think about our addictions that can have the same debilitating impact on our mood, our personal and professional relationships, and our physical health. Almost everyone I know has felt that obsessive urge, a persistent compulsion, to check our phones or lapt

Mindfulness is often been seen as an exclusively female practice, because it fosters a less conflict-driven response to our emotions and our external world. As someone who teaches mindfulness to highly successful men- from CEOs to professional athletes- I’m here to tell you that such techniques can only strengthen your masculine identity. Some of the most elite individuals, from Steve Jobs to Kobe Bryant, actually credit their abundant success to the art of mindfulness. Here

Meditation has stood the test of time. The fact that people have been meditating since the beginning of human civilization is a testament to its many benefits. Scientific research over the years has proven this. And I have spoken at length about it on this blog many times. But, did you know meditation can help you hit the reset button on your brain? Read on to find out about set points and the power of meditation. Each of us has a set point for positive and negative emotion

Recently, I’ve talked about the  different ways your energy can emanate , particularly if you're in a leadership position. Today I’d like to discuss how masculine energy functions, and how it can work  for  and  against  you. Masculine energy can be a powerful force for good, a unique vibration that invigorates and enlivens everyone around you. However, some masculine energies can be misdirected, coaxed into servicing a winner-takes-all approach that is unsustainable in the

In this TED Talk from 2005, Barry Schwartz discusses some important points from his groundbreaking book The Paradox of Choice. The premise is that we’re wrong to believe that the maximization of choice is a crucial component of our ultimate freedom and overall wellbeing. Schwartz’ argument boils down to this:  More  choices aren’t necessarily better than  some  choices. In a world where everything from our food, electronics, health, relationships, careers, and even our iden

Life can be overwhelming at times. From the stresses of the day to day, work, traffic, interpersonal relationships, etc it can all be a bit much. Wouldn’t it be nice if there were somewhere you could recharge your batteries? Some place beyond the pages of a book, the gym, or the man cave? What if I were to tell you that there is and it is all around you? Nature has always been a source of healing, renewal, and regeneration. Whether you’re out in your own garden or deep in th

Patience is a very hard word to define. What I might define as patience may mean something completely different to someone else. Webster defines patience as toleration or magnanimity for the faults or affronts of others; courageous endurance. Patience, to me, is gentle, quiet, and compassionate. It’s the ability to show kindness and understanding to ourselves and others. This time of the year can really test our patience. Everyone is busy making resolutions, planning for the